Spotify is reportedly in early talks to buy The Ringer
Spotify has acquired a number of podcasting-focused companies recently, and The Ringer may be the next in their sites.
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Spotify’s sports podcast push will include several daily programs, including a recap show
The recap show will run approximately 10 minutes.
Michael Lombardi responds to Marty Mornhinweg’s rebuttal on Lamar Jackson, says his sources “within the building” stand by their comments
"I reached back to my source—actually two sources within the building—and both of them said…they stand by what they sent to me."
Following his firing from Rogers over anti-immigrant remarks, Don Cherry is starting a podcast
Everyone has a podcast these days, and that list now includes recently-fired NHL commentator Don Cherry.
Awful Announcing podcast: Turner’s Candace Parker talks her new podcast, the 2019-20 NBA season, and more
Parker spoke with host Ben Heisler about her path to the WNBA and to work at Turner, plus what she sees happening this NBA season.
Nick Young on Certified Buckets: “I tweet and say a lot of crazy stuff, so I think it’d be interesting to have it...
"After putting on Gil’s podcast, I wanted to try my own. I tweet and say a lot of crazy stuff so I think it’d be interesting to have it all on a podcast. To be able to talk about basketball, culture, and fashion is what I’m all about."
Mina Kimes to host ESPN Daily podcast as part of new multiyear deal
Kimes will also contribute to ESPN's upcoming ESPN Cover Story project.
The Starters are joining The Athletic for a daily “No Dunks” podcast outside the paywall, can still strike a separate deal for video...
No Dunks will be carried on the The Free Agents feed the group launched this summer. There may be bonus interviews, mailbags or other extra content behind The Athletic's paywall, but the base daily podcast will be free.
Awful Announcing podcast: MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger talks his career path, acting classes, Harold Reynolds and more
Amsinger spoke to AA's Ben Heisler about growing up as one of seven children, what made him want to pursue broadcasting, his love for radio and more.
Spotify is latest media company to ramp up focus on sports podcasting world
Spotify will look to compete with the likes of ESPN, Barstool, The Ringer, The Athletic, and more...
The Athletic announces launch of over 40 new podcasts, will move them outside the paywall
The Athletic will offer one weekly episode in front of the paywall and one episode behind.
Kirk Minihane: ‘My days at Barstool are over, it seems’
"My days at Barstool are over, it seems. I’d be stunned if it isn’t."
Ryen Russillo is leaving ESPN for an expanded full-time role at The Ringer
Ryen Russillo is leaving ESPN after 14 years and heading to The Ringer full-time.
ESPN Deportes Radio will close this fall, with 10 full-time and 25 part-time employees laid off amidst shift to podcasts
ESPN Deportes Radio was launched in 2005 and had 44 current terrestrial affiliates. ESPN is closing it this fall, instead emphasizing podcasts and TV content from ESPN Deportes.
Should I Listen to This?: TSN’s Durbano
The story of the NHL's all-time leader in penalty minutes per game gets even crazier once he retired.
